Copper Anti-Fouling Solutions

Instrument bio-fouling is a challenge consistently faced by water quality professionals in their effort to collect accurate data. Bio-fouling not only affects data, but also significantly increases instrument maintenance costs and time spent in the field.

Copper is accepted as an inhibitor of biological growth in aqueous environments because its ions are released from their solid form and are toxic to microorganisms.  

OTT Hydromet offers several resources to support the integration of copper into your monitoring program:

- For an application article summarizing copper's effectiveness as an anti-fouling tool, click here

- For an instruction guide outlining recommended application of copper to Hydrolab sensors, 
click here

Hydrolab Products

Copper Sensor Guard

Available for the DS5 and DS5X sondes as well as the DS4a, copper sensor guards are identical to standard sensor guards, only constructed out of a copper alloy. Copper sensors guards inhibit the growth of matter that would normally adhere to the sensor guard and potentially interfere with measurements.

Copper Tape

Available in 2'' and 3'' widths, copper tape offers the flexibility and protection of individually wrapping each sensor. A guide outlining proper application procedures can be found above.

Copper Mesh

Copper mesh can be applied to either a standard or copper sensor guard and reduces the likelihood of matter entering and building up on sensors without creating a substrate for organisms to attach.